Moving from Baltimore, MD to Houston, TX
About 1,458 miles across a state line, from Maryland into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Baltimore, MD to Houston, TX covers about 1,458 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 146 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,458 miles from Maryland to Texas. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,561 – $8,748 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Baltimore to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,921 – $6,561 | $3,543 – $4,724 | $2,362 – $3,149 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,905 – $7,873 | $4,252 – $5,669 | $2,834 – $3,779 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $4,724 – $6,299 | $3,149 – $4,199 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $5,433 – $7,243 | $3,622 – $4,829 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,529 – $11,372 | $6,141 – $8,188 | $4,094 – $5,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,842 – $13,122 | $7,086 – $9,448 | $4,724 – $6,299 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,458 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Baltimore to Houston
1,458 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,290. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,561 to $8,748, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Baltimore to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 146 people a year (±126) moved from Baltimore city, MD, home to Baltimore, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 146 people a year (±130). Movers from Baltimore city make up 0.1% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,407 people a year (±2,767) moving from Maryland to Texas and about 10,467 people a year (±3,471) from Texas to Maryland — a net gain for Maryland of about 1,060 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 14,168 ±1,555 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 3,465 ±1,012 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 1,665 ±567 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,602 ±463 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,088 ±293 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Baltimore (252 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 85 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.6% of their 536 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 0 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 13 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 29 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Good Season Moving LLCUSDOT 2428832 | Reisterstown · 16 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 16.7% of 30 |
| Glamour Moving Company IncUSDOT 517243 | Westminster · 27 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Great Nation Moving LLCUSDOT 1775695 | Rockville · 30 mi | 14 trucks | 31 | 0.0% of 17 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maryland into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Baltimore to Houston
Insist on a survey
Over 1,458 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,458 miles of handling.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Baltimore
All routes from Baltimore, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Annapolis, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Washington, DC | ~42 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Arlington, VA | ~45 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Frederick, MD | ~51 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Harrisburg, PA | ~81 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA | ~104 mi | $468 – $624 |
| Baltimore to New York City, NY | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Baltimore to Norfolk, VA | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Baltimore to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,458 miles cost about $4,921 – $6,561 for a studio, $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baltimore to Houston take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baltimore to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,149 – $4,199 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,561 – $8,748 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,724 – $6,299.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baltimore to Houston?
Yes. Baltimore is in Maryland and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Baltimore hold it.
How many people move from Baltimore to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 146 people a year (margin of error ±126) moved from Baltimore city, which contains Baltimore, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.